February 2 - Baby Betty

Meet our 2.5-week-old Goeldi’s monkey, Betty! She is currently being hand-reared by animal care professionals here at the Houston Zoo after being born overnight and found not hanging onto mom. She’s currently receiving around-the-clock care with the goal to successfully reunite Betty back with her parents in about three to four months once she’s stronger and eating solid foods.
Goeldi’s monkeys are native to South America and give birth to just one baby at a time, unlike other tamarins and marmosets who usually give birth to twins.